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Experienced Literacy and Visual Arts Tutor
Julia G.

5.0 (60 ratings)

273 hours tutoring

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I've been tutoring English since I was an exchange student in Japan, and immediately fell in love with it. Tutoring allows me to fit individual students' needs exactly, and watch them grow and learn in response. Since my high school turning years, I have been teaching and tutoring English literacy skills, phonics, and the visual arts.

I write novels in my free time, play fiddle, and paint. My degrees are in education and fine art. I'm fluent in English and French, and my Japanese will limp...

I've been tutoring English since I was an exchange student in Japan, and immediately fell in love with it. Tutoring allows me to fit individual students' needs exactly, and watch them grow and learn in response. Since my high school turning years, I have been teaching and tutoring English literacy skills, phonics, and the visual arts.

I write novels in my free time, play fiddle, and paint. My degrees are in education and fine art. I'm fluent in English and French, and my Japanese will limp back into practice one of these days soon. :)

CBEST, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and PSAT
Photoshop, painting, drawing, phonics, reading skills
Certified tutor for students with learning disabilities

I've taught drawing, printmaking, and painting to students of all ages for years. Art journals, plein air, and much other experimental fun can be had via online learning!

Together, we'll make sure you learn what you need to. Engage with the subject in a way that doesn't make you feel stuck in your own head. Like all of you, I've gotten a fair dose of online interactions lately! Unlike some tutors, though, I've been doing online learning and tutoring for years. Let's make this fun :)

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Education

Smith College
Women Studies
San Francisco Art Institute
Masters
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: No show (after 15 minutes) incurs 50% of tuition cost. Normal tuition is charged for lateness, but ending early tuition is deducted in 5 minute increments. Emergencies taken into consideration.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/1/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

I've taught GMAT (all subjects) and tutored ACT English, SAT English, and PSAT English. I have a BA, a master's degree, and am midway through my teaching certification.
Drawing

Drawing

I teach my techniques for producing colorful, accurate, and lively portraits, with the use of acrylic materials and drawing tools. If you prefer oils, I'll show you how to use them without toxicity :) If you'd like to go DIY, I will teach you DIY printmaking or animation techniques. I give loving, caring critiques, as well, if what you really need is someone to help you explore your own expressive world.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

Are you, or is your child, having a hard time reading, writing, or spelling? I have 5 years of experience teaching and supporting students with dyslexia, as well as other performance needs in literacy. Starting with students as young as 9 years old, on up through college, I work with students on reading comprehension, phonics, and targeted writing skills. - Graduate Program in Education from Goddard College, Plainfield, VT (2019-2020) - Certificate Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing from University of London, UCL Institute of Education & Dyslexia and Literacy Int on Coursera. (2019)
French

French

I am bilingual, French and English.
Grammar

Grammar

The nuns made me learn grammar, turning me into a grammar ninja ;) I started teaching English while in high school. I have not stopped teaching literacy, language skills, adaptive learning, and test-taking since then. I taught the Princeton Review and Sylvan's verbal sections and tutored students with learning disabilities at Laney College. I am currently teaching in public schools.
Painting

Painting

Learn color theory and composition with a professional artist, with decades of experience with acrylic and oil painting. I have an MFA and a Post-Bacc in art, and have taught adults, high school, middle school, and grade school kids basic and advanced painting skills.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Certified Substitute teacher in California for all ages, I've spent several years teaching and tutoring English language arts for native and non-native speakers. I work with beginning through graduate level writers. I'm certified to work with students with learning disabilities, from beginning readers to professional writers.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I taught SAT Reading for Sylvan, and all subjects of the GMAT for the Princeton Review. I was trained in the Orton Gillingham and Lindamood Bell methods, and received a certificate of completion for the University of London's "Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing" course.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I've been teaching and tutoring English language arts since I was a high school exchange student in Japan. I adore helping others improve their writing and literacy skills. Seeing students develop pleasure and enjoyment in their reading and writing makes my day! Certified in Lindamood-Bell, Orton-Gillingham, and Supporting Readers with Learning Disabilities. In my own time, I have a novel and nonfiction writing habit :)
Writing

Writing

The nuns made me learn grammar, turning me into a grammar ninja ;) I started teaching English while in high school. I have not stopped teaching literacy, language skills, adaptive learning, and test-taking since then. I taught the Princeton Review and Sylvan's lessons on the verbal sections of the GMAT, ACT, and SAT. I tutored students with learning disabilities at Laney College, and I am currently teaching in public schools.
ACT Reading

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Great teacher! very knowledgeable and patient

Julia really helped me started oil painting as a beginner! She’s very good with explaining materials and well planed as the course going through. I will defiantly have more courses with her! Absolutely a great teacher!

Yaxin, 22 lessons with Julia

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Julia took the time to find out my style and level along with what I wanted to work on. She had great advice and walked me through new techniques and exercises adding vibrant colors and gave tips for experimenting. It was a very good first session.

Diane , 4 lessons with Julia

Awesome

She’s very nice and patient! Georgie loved the ideias and the new techniques! Very thoughtful about the students interests! it was great, Thank you so much

Giovanna, 1 lesson with Julia

Great with adult learners

Julia was really able to meet me where I was at. Professed her knowledge clearly and led the session well. Julia shares her abundance of expertise!! Would definitely recommend to any adult learner.

Aaron, 1 lesson with Julia

Great teacher! very knowledgeable and patient

Julia really helped me started oil painting as a beginner! She’s very good with explaining materials and well planed as the course going through. I will defiantly have more courses with her! Absolutely a great teacher!

Yaxin, 22 lessons with Julia

Great teacher! very knowledgeable and patient

Julia really helped me started oil painting as a beginner! She’s very good with explaining materials and well planed as the course going through. I will defiantly have more courses with her! Absolutely a great teacher!

Yaxin, 22 lessons with Julia

Great teacher! very knowledgeable and patient

Julia really helped me started oil painting as a beginner! She’s very good with explaining materials and well planed as the course going through. I will defiantly have more courses with her! Absolutely a great teacher!

Yaxin, 22 lessons with Julia

Knowledgeable and fun!

Julia began to teach me about oil painting, which was totally new for me. She broke it down into easy steps, gave lots of information and made it fun! The session surpassed my expectations.

Courtney, 24 lessons with Julia

Wonderful tutor

Julia has been tutoring my 6-year-old in French. I was worried that remote learning would not work with such a young learner. I needn’t have been! Julia makes the lesson fun; she’s able to switch tracks and roll with my daughter’s whims and willingness on any particular day. She’s infinitely patient and compassionate. She is just best.

Marisa, 74 lessons with Julia
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